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Letter, 18 June 1860, Edward Sixtus Hutter II to John DeHart Ross
Letter written by Edward S. Hutter, from Sandusky, to a John Ross of Richmond, Virginia telling of social events and travel. Edward Sixtus Hutter II was a son of George Christian Hutter and was named after his uncle, Edward Sixtus Hutter, George's…
Letter, 17 April 1860, Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) to John DeHart Ross (1840-1912)
Letter written by Edward S. Hutter, from Sandusky, to John DeHart Ross of Richmond, Virginia telling of social events and career aspirations. Hutter and Ross were classmates at Virginia Military Institute.Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) was a son of…
Letter, "memorandum of my effects," 28 December 1836, George Christian Hutter (1793-1879) to Harriet James Risque Hutter (1806-1898)
Memorandum written by George Christian Hutter to wife Harriet detailing his possessions , debts, and overall worth. This was written shortly after Hutter of the 6th US Infantry was detailed to leave Jefferson Barracks to go to Florida and actively…
Letter, 23 July 1865, Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Edward Sixtus “Ned” Hutter writes to his brother James Risque Hutter about how he reached Baltimore and had hoped to find his brother among the released prisoners. Ned Hutter also tells his brother that he and some friends have filled out…
Letter, 30 June 1863, James Risque Hutter (1841-1923) to George Christian Hutter (1793-1879)
Letter written by J. Risque Hutter, Captain 11th Virginia Infantry, while on the Gettysburg Campaign. Hutter writes his father that he has been made provost marshall of Chambersburg, Pa. and thus responsible for keeping order while Lee's army is…
Letter, 14 April 1840, James Beverly Risque (1767-1843) to Andrew Horatio Reeder (1807-1864)
JB Risque (George C. Hutter's father in law) asks for assistance from Andrew Horatio Reeder (George Hutter's brother in law) in securing an appointment to the United States Naval Academy for his grandson James Beverly Ward (1822-1907).James Beverly…
William Henry Hutter to Andrew Horatio Reeder- January 31, 1844 sent from Allentown
Transcription:Allentown, Wednesday Morning Dear Reeder – In your hurry to leave town yesterday I forgot to ask you when Louis was to be allowed for the Payment of that Bond, and therefore did not know how to fill it up correctly. Will you be kind…
Letter, 7 April 1865, M. M. Ferguson to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
M. M. Ferguson writes to James Risque Hutter and discusses the good news of his release as a prisoner of war. She talks about having her photograph taken and promises she will look her prettiest. She advises Hutter to marry as soon as possible,…
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Letter, 25 November 1838, General Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) to Captain George Christian Hutter (1793-1879)
Letter written by General Zachary Taylor to Major George Christian Hutter regarding leave of absence sought by Hutter to attend to family…